Thanks to those who helped with Memorial Day ceremony Thanks to all who participated in or attended our Benicia Memorial Day ceremony on May 28, sponsored by the Benicia Historical Society. We estimate that between 400 and 500 people were present as we honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, as […]
Historical Society to honor veterans at Memorial Day ceremony tomorrow
Benicians will have a chance to honor military veterans this Memorial Day as the Benicia Historical Society is hosting its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Benicia Military Cemetery. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. It is expected a military flyover will occur but could change due to circumstances. If the flyover happens, Travis Air […]
DVC professor to discuss Chinese immigration experience in Historical Society talk
Camellia Tea Room is generally not open past 4 p.m., but this coming Thursday the restaurant will open its doors around 7 for a history lesson on the 19th-century Chinese immigrant experience in Solano County as part of the Benicia Historical Society’s “Speaker Series.” The presentation will be delivered by Greg Tilles, the society’s historian […]
Words of the Benicia Historical Society: The First Steamer
Benicia Historical Society The Benicia Historical Society was founded in 1973. Our mission is to bring together people interested in the history of Benicia and California. The Society works to preserve the history and heritage of our city for future generations. Our goal is to enhance historic Benicia through education, communication and community involvement. […]
‘Back in the Day’ is back
Benicians invited to share memories of town from ’40s, ’50s Last year, the Benicia Historical Society and Benicia Public Library hosted the first-ever “Back in the Day” event, where longtime residents were invited to share their memories of growing up in Benicia prior to its period of heavy growth and development from the late ‘60s […]
Words of the Benicia Historical Society: Railroad Heritage
The Benicia Historical Society was founded in 1973. Our mission is to bring together people interested in the history of Benicia and California. The Society works to preserve the history and heritage of our city for future generations. Our goal is to enhance historic Benicia through education, communication and community involvement. In 1977, Benicia Historical […]
Wally Stephens and Kerry Carney: Thanks to those who helped with Memorial Day ceremony
Thanks to all who participated in or attended our Benicia Memorial Day ceremony on May 29 at the historic Benicia Military Cemetery, sponsored by the Benicia Historical Society. _ We estimate nearly 500 people attended as we honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, as well as all veterans and those […]
Benicia Historical Society to discuss history of former industrial site
As citizens continue to debate about the preservation of the historic Pacific Mail Steamship Company buildings on East H Street, the Benicia Historical Society will host a presentation Thursday to go over the long history of the site. The presentation is part of the society’s Spring Speaker Series. The event, titled “California Would Be Deficient […]
DVC professor to discuss Bear Flag Revolt at Benicia Historical Society presentation
California’s state flag, with its image of a grizzly bear and the phrase “California Republic,” is perhaps one of the most iconic state flags in all of America. However, many may not be familiar with its origins. Greg Tilles, a history professor at Diablo Valley College, will discuss the historical event that inspired California’s current […]
Historical Society invites community to reflect on mid-20th century Benicia life
As long-time Benicians know, the Benicia of today is not like the Benicia of yesteryear. The population had 20,000 fewer residents, the Arsenal was the largest employer in the city, the Industrial Park did not exist, the area now known as Southampton was undeveloped, there was no bridge to Martinez for cars and Benicia High […]